LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11 (UPI) — Patrick Mahomes rolled out of the pocket, flicked his wrist and glided a pass into Mecole Hardman’s hands to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to an overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII.
The Chiefs, who became the first team to win consecutive Super Bowl titles since 2005, were dominated early on, but weathered rabid momentum shifts late to pull out the 25-22 triumph at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Their latest championship seals their status as a modern-day dynasty — with three titles in the last five years.
Mahomes — the Super Bowl MVP — completed 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards, two scores and an interception. The Chiefs, out-gained 125-16 in the first quarter, held a 439-247 edge in total yards for the remainder of the game
49ers defenders mauled their offensive counterparts throughout the first quarter, but the Chiefs adjusted quickly and turned the second half into a blow-for-blow bout.
The 49ers leaned on Christian McCaffrey to march down the field on the first drive of overtime. They ended that possession with 27-yard, go-ahead field goal from Moody.
Mahomes responded by leading the Chiefs on their 13-play, 75-yard, title-winning drive.
Travis Kelce led the Chiefs with nine catches for a game-high 93 yards. Isaiah Pacheco logged 92 yards from scrimmage on 24 touches. Hardman totaled three catches for 57 yards, including the game-winning score.